I knew when I saw the Planes movie coming out, it would be perfect for my kids. They LOVE Cars. I can't tell you how many times I've watched that movie since my nephew was on a Cars kick for a LONG time, then my kids got on a Cars kick. We haven't even seen the second one yet, maybe we'll get that for Christmas. I wanted the twins to see Planes in 2D, not 3D. I honestly didn't want to have to deal with the glasses and drama that could possibly ensue....you know...like me having to put them back on them a gazillion times. Or someone crying when they won't stay on. It just seemed like too much trouble and plus you pay so much more for 3D. I originally thought we'd go as a family, but after Henry didn't enjoy the Disney Jr. show, I figured he wouldn't sit through a movie either. I opted to have my mom stay with him during his nap time. She got a nap too I think! The twins and I headed to the 3:30 show yesterday. I even decided to be a spur of the moment mom and just get them some popcorn when we got there. Normally I probably would have smuggled in my own snacks. If you know me at all, you already knew that! Ha! The whole experience was new for my kids, and they enjoyed every minute I think, right down to buying our tickets! I was pleasantly surprised it was only $18 for all 3 of us to get in. We hit the snack bar, then found some seats. I don't think we were even sitting down when previews started. I'm glad we timed it so well. Waiting can be disastrous with 3 year olds! There were 11 people total in the movie (counting us!), which made it nice because of course my kids made comments here and there about things in the movie. It was a cute movie, a lot of the same storyline as Cars. I think Carson enjoyed it more than Emilynn, but she said she liked it and liked the pink plane the best. Go figure! I thought it was the perfect length movie, and the perfect choice for my kids' first one! When we left Carson said, "That was fun mom. I liked it!"
Now, the one thing that did disappoint me was the snack bar. I have to say, we are not movie people in our house. We never know what's playing and go to the theatre maybe once every couple of years. I don't know what I expected at the concession stand, but I was disappointed in it for sure. I honestly wished I had just smuggled in the snacks. The popcorn was fine, I knew it would be the standard movie popcorn. I was disappointed that the drinks were ALL sodas. We don't drink sodas. Of course my kids asked for juice and tea, which they did not have. (We think Emilynn is British, she talks with a British accent a lot of the time like "Peppa Pig" and LOVES hot tea). After realizing the drinks were unfamiliar, my kids just started ordering by color. Emmy got pink lemonade, Carson got orange drink. I had figured on at least getting bottled water, but there was none of that to be found either. Then the lady asked me if I wanted to get them the combos which included a small candy as well, and was cheaper. Sure, I mean if we are going for the gusto anyway, why not? My kids had already been google-eyed over the Skittle and M & M's in the case. Well, the combo candy choice was a Snickers with Almonds, Hershey's with Almonds, or Caramello. I had to have her repeat them, 'cause I was confused! No Skittles, no M&M's. I know what the dyes do to Emilynn, so that's probably a good thing really. What's up with the almonds? Don't they know a lot of kids are allergic to nuts? With all that being said, I was just truly disappointed in our choices for snacks. I mean, with so much hype over childhood obesity, or obesity in general, I just thought there would be at least water or a few healthy choices. I could have asked for tap water I supposed, but I didn't have an extra hand to carry anything else. A bottle would have fit right in my purse.
I know you shouldn't complain about something without providing a solution, so I was trying to think last night of what WOULD be a good snack for the theatre. Well, honestly, my kids were happy to get the popcorn. They've just started eating popcorn. Couldn't it be healthier though? I think some of those little packs of apples or grapes would be good- like the ones at the grocery store that are pre-made and ready to go? Before you laugh, my kids LOVE apples and most all fruits. They have chosen fruit over other snacks before. I'm sure they aren't the only ones. In a Happy Meal, they really only eat the apples and fries. The nuggets rarely get eaten. If that's too much to worry about things rotting, maybe applesauce squeezie pouches, boxes of raisins or cranberries, or maybe even some goldfish or organic bunnies for kids Henry's size who can't really eat popcorn all that well yet.
I know most people probably think I'm crazy, but it's just food for thought! Maybe without the unhealthy options, or with the healthy ones, we can make small changes one step at a time.
And in case you're wondering....we got the Caramellos. :-)
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